A Podcast by Emily & Evelyn

Tune in as we discuss Star Trek’s Prime Directive. In the context of the most recent Star Trek films we talk about the inconsistencies and parameters of the Prime Directive as well as how it relates to moral relativism and international sovereignty.

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This time on Pop Cultured we discuss bystanders and collaborators to fascism, particularly in the context of the Harry Potter world.

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As a special follow up to our first episode “State Run Media,” we discuss how Trump’s relationship with the news media has unfolded since the inauguration. We revisit our past predictions and look to the future. Send us your thoughts and what you would like us to discuss next.

Today we analyze the accuracy of the various political mechanisms at work in Captain America:Civil War, with particular emphasis on the United Nations. As Evelyn puts it, “it’s basically plot holes with Steve Rodgers running around them.” Send us your thoughts and what you would like us to discuss next.

This week we take a closer look at Tony Stark’s character arc throughout the Marvel movies. We discuss weapons proliferation, government oversight, alcoholism, and PTSD.
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Tune in as we discuss state-controlled media, how it appears heavily in the Harry Potter wizarding world, and our predictions about how the media will transform under the new presidential administration.